1973 Holden Torana XU1 – Historic Sports Sedan

Offered for sale by Dave Cameron Racing, this striking LJ Holden Torana XU-1 Sports Sedan presents an exceptional opportunity to step straight into one of Australia’s fastest-growing historic racing categories.

Built in period and carrying significant provenance, this car traces its origins back to the original Mike Enfield Sports Sedan (logbook dated 19/6/84). Over the years it has passed through a number of respected hands including Jonathon Telfer, LPN Browne Motorsport and Mario Gaffiero, before undergoing a comprehensive restoration by Jason Waye of Muscle Garage. Following this meticulous rebuild, the car returned to the track after nearly two decades, now presented in outstanding race-ready condition.

Beneath the head-turning silhouette lies a seriously well-engineered Sports Sedan package. The original chassis rails are retained front-to-rear, complemented by a tube-frame centre section and a substantial roll cage that together deliver impressive rigidity. The car features a dramatically widened track and lightweight construction, with a lift-off fibreglass front end, flared fibreglass rear quarters, and Perspex side and rear windows. Finished in Yellow Dolly, a signature XU-1 colour, the car maintains a strong visual connection to its heritage while presenting with an aggressive race-focused stance.

Vehicle specification:

• Mid-mounted 265ci Chrysler Hemi inline six-cylinder
• Triple 45mm DCOE Weber carburettors
• Redline inlet manifold
• E38-spec head
• Crow Cams hydraulic camshaft (270° duration, .485in lift, 110° LSA)
• Balanced conrods, ACL flat-top pistons, standard balanced crank
• Facet fuel system
• Pacemaker headers, ceramic-coated, single 2.5in exhaust
• Ford V8 single-rail gearbox
• Extreme heavy-duty clutch with hydraulic clutch conversion
• 9 inch differential (3.45:1)

At the heart of the Torana sits the mid-mounted Hemi inline six, delivering both balance and performance. Induction is handled by triple 45mm Weber DCOE carburettors on a Redline inlet manifold, paired with an E38-spec cylinder head. The engine runs a Crow Cams hydraulic camshaft, along with a balanced bottom end. Exhaust duties are handled by ceramic-coated Pacemaker headers feeding a single 2.5-inch system, while cooling is managed by a recently fitted 5-core radiator. The drivetrain is built to handle competition use, featuring a Ford V8 single-rail gearbox, hydraulic clutch conversion with an Extreme HD clutch, and a Ford 9-inch differential.

Suspension consists of custom King Springs coils front and rear, paired with Koni adjustable shocks. Braking is handled by WB discs and calipers at the front and Commodore discs and calipers at the rear, with an XU-1 master cylinder and booster. The car sits on 16x11-inch wheels with near 50/50 offset, wrapped in Dunlop 265/60/16 slicks on all four corners, contributing to its wide, purposeful stance and strong mechanical grip.

With its CAMS/Motorsport Australia logbook (N5266) and eligibility for Historic Sports Sedans, this Torana represents a rare chance to acquire a turn-key, professionally built and historically significant race car. Whether the goal is competition, collection or display, this LJ XU-1 stands as a true example of Australian sports sedan engineering from one of the most exciting eras of motorsport.